Music/pop culture
This city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz.
New Orleans
How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
A. Mental-status tests
B. Blood tests
C. Neurological tests
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The older you get, the less sleep you need.
Myth. In later life, the quality of sleep may decline, but not the total sleep time. As people age, they are likely to take more naps rather than sleep for long stretches.
This type of therapy utilizes music interventions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.
What is Music Therapy?
Which classic song can be used to perform CPR?
Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees
or
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
The Kpop group BTS has how many members?
7 (seven)
Which of these is the strongest risk factor for developing the disease?
A. Heredity
B. Age
C. Exposure to toxins
D. None of the above
B. Age
People take more medications as they age.
Fact. Most older Canadians take at least one kind of prescription or over-the-counter medication. Older people are also more likely than younger adults to take more than one medication.
Music releases this "feel good" chemical in the brain which can induce joy, pleasure and motivation.
Dopamine
Which song went 14 times platinum in 2021?
A. “Save Your Tears” by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande
B. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
C. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
D. “Finesse” by Bruno Mars ft Cardi B
C. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson's - Thriller
Which age group has the highest rate of Alzheimer's cases reported?
A. 85 and older
B. 74 to 84
C. 65 to 74
D. 55 to 65
A. 85 and older
Anyone over a certain set age, such as 65, is "old".
Myth. Old is determined less by the number of years lived and more by how an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. For example, to a 10-year-old, a 35-year-old is old. It is important to remember that many individuals are active, productive, and self-sufficient into their 80s and even 90s. Too often the term old becomes synonymous with worthless or worn-out. A better term would be experienced or mature.
This brain structure plays a crucial role in the formation and retrieval of long-term memories.
What is the hippocampus?
What does the middle stage of Alzheimer’s look like for the caregiver?
A. The caregiver’s main role is to help the person with tasks they can no longer do independently
B. The caregiver’s main role is to provide the person with companionship
C. The caregiver’s main role is to provide the person with full-time care
D. The caregiver’s main role is to help the person prepare for the future
A. The caregiver’s main role is to help the person with tasks they can no longer do independently
What country is ABBA from?
Sweden
4. Because no medicines cure this condition, emphasis is put on delaying the onset of severe symptoms. Which of these strategies helps?
A. Exercise
B. Hobbies
C. Good nutrition
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Most elderly individuals live in their own home or apartment or with other family members.
Fact.
True or False: Non-preferred music is the most effective in using for coping skills.
False
Who is the leading singer of the Rolling Stones?
A. Mick Jagger
B. John Lennon
C. Steven Tyler
D. Robert Plant
A. Mick Jagger
Beyoncé has won the most Grammys of all time — how many has she won?
32
Which of the following is true?
A. Alzheimer’s is an umbrella term which includes dementia
B. People can develop Alzheimer’s as early as their 30s
C. The estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimers is greater in men
D. It is predicted that the number of people with Alzheimer’s will stay the same for the next 20 years
B. People can develop Alzheimer’s as early as their 30s
Most old people lose interest in and capacity for sexual relations.
Myth
In 2016, the annual cost of dementia to the Canadian economy and healthcare system was approximately:
A. $200 million
B. $5 million
C. $10 billion
D. $3 million
C. $10 billion
The projected prevalence of Alzheimer’s dementia in 2050 is:
A. 17 million
B. 6.3 million
C. 33.7 million
D. 12.7 million
D. 12.7 million